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A variation of my ever-popular Fruitcake Bars, one of the top sellers in my eBay store throughout the year (probably because I use lots of glazed cherries, mini-morsel chocolate chips, golden raisins, pecans, and glazed/candied citrus fruit ~ but none of the glazed "mystery" fruits). These are softer, but chewy with a hint of orange and Fall Spices in the bars and a light Triple Sec glaze on top. (If you want a non-alcoholic glaze, you can substitute orange juice.)
Autumn CHOCOLATE CHIP Spiced FRUIT BARS
1 cup chopped pecans ………………………... 2 eggs
1 cup mini-morsel chocolate chips...……........ 3 TB melted butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1-1/2 tsp baking powder………………………. 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp EACH salt AND cinnamon…………….... 1 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp EACH nutmeg AND cloves...………..... 1/4 cup candied orange or citron peel
1/2 cup golden raisins...………………………..2 tsp. fresh orange zest
1/4 cup chopped or halved candied cherries
GLAZE:
Start with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, whisking in TRIPLE SEC (can substitute Grand Marnier or ORANGE JUICE) about 1 TB at a time, until smooth and semi-thick consistency. Adjust by adding more sugar/liquid until consistency is right. Spread over HOT bars for a shiny, clear glaze ~ It will be a white glaze or drizzle if you do it on cooled bars.
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Preheat oven to 275. Spray an 8" square pan with non-stick baking spray (containing flour) and set aside.
Beat eggs until foamy. Gradually beat in the sifted sugar. Stir in melted butter. ~ Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the first mixture. Fold in the nuts and fruits. Spread the batter in prepared pan. Bake at 275° for about 45 to 55 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
Autumn CHOCOLATE CHIP Spiced FRUIT BARS
1 cup chopped pecans ………………………... 2 eggs
1 cup mini-morsel chocolate chips...……........ 3 TB melted butter
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1-1/2 tsp baking powder………………………. 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp EACH salt AND cinnamon…………….... 1 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp EACH nutmeg AND cloves...………..... 1/4 cup candied orange or citron peel
1/2 cup golden raisins...………………………..2 tsp. fresh orange zest
1/4 cup chopped or halved candied cherries
GLAZE:
Start with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, whisking in TRIPLE SEC (can substitute Grand Marnier or ORANGE JUICE) about 1 TB at a time, until smooth and semi-thick consistency. Adjust by adding more sugar/liquid until consistency is right. Spread over HOT bars for a shiny, clear glaze ~ It will be a white glaze or drizzle if you do it on cooled bars.
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Preheat oven to 275. Spray an 8" square pan with non-stick baking spray (containing flour) and set aside.
Beat eggs until foamy. Gradually beat in the sifted sugar. Stir in melted butter. ~ Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the first mixture. Fold in the nuts and fruits. Spread the batter in prepared pan. Bake at 275° for about 45 to 55 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
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